Gatsby Analysis Paper Followup (required)

Rewrite of paper itself is optional, but it may raise your grade and earn possible extra credit.

1. MY THEME/S (a word or phrase...a "big idea")

The theme or unifying factor of GG that I find most compelling is:

(This is not a complete list!... You may identify a different theme—as long as it is supported by the text--or choose more than one if you can discuss how they are linked):

social class

marital infidelity

hopes and dreams

honesty/dishonesty

corruption

visions of America

wealth

past and future

satisfaction and dissatisfaction

gender roles

superficiality and depth

2. MY INTERPRETATION (a sentence)

Now put your theme/s into a complete sentence that expresses your response to the work as a reader.

The Great Gatsby shows us that wealth does not always bring satisfaction.

The Great Gatsby reveals that corruption can appear quite innocuous.

3. MY ANALYSIS (a sentence connecting literary features, effect, and interpretation)

Now take a step back into the role of critic, and make a statement about HOW the literary features of the work you analyzed contribute to that impact.

Through paired, contrasting adjectives that often cancel each other's effect, The Great Gatsby produces an experience of beauty without emotion, showing us that wealth does not always bring satisfaction.

Through Nick's nonchalant tone in describing infidelity, The Great Gatsby reinforces the theme that corruption can appear quite innocuous.

4. MY LEARNING

If I were to redo this paper, my priorities would be: _______________________

What I would most like to learn about literary analysis is: __________________